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Guernsey pier facilities set for redevelopment
Guernsey Harbours has unveiled plans to upgrade significantly the facilities on the island’s Crown Pier, also known as the Victoria Pier.
Sailors had £120m cocaine hidden on yacht
Two men who sailed a yacht carrying almost a tonne of cocaine across the Atlantic have been sentenced to more than 34 years in prison.
Historic trophy attracts top sailors to Poole regatta
A yachting trophy which pre-dates the America's Cup and disappeared from public view for more than 150 years returned to a Dorset regatta.
‘One Wild Ride’ around Ireland in a dinghy
Gary ‘Ted’ Sargent from Dublin is on a quest to single-handedly sail a 13-foot dinghy around the entire coastline of Ireland for charity.
Single-handed sailor rescued off Whitehills
Macduff lifeboat crew were paged at 2.35am to assist a single-handed sailor whose sail had got caught around his yacht's rudder.
Temps Fêtes festival – Douarnenez
On 19th July 2016, the Grande Parade – an invincible armada of more than 1,000 boats, with around 20,000 sailors parading their uniforms to the sound of dozens of musical…
Brest 2016 International Maritime Festival
From the legendary historic sailing ships to the French Navy’s most up-to-date armaments, Brest harbour will display scenes from the past with 1,500 boats converging in the bay, attracting up…
Man found guilty of shipwreck salvage offences
A man has been found guilty of marine licensing offences after unlawfully taking tin ingots worth more than £50,000 from a shipwreck off the coast of Cornwall.
Veterans bid to sail around the UK coast starts today!
A team of 38 veterans are setting sail on a 2,000-mile tall ship voyage around the British Isles for the Turn to Starboard challenge.
Dave Selby’s charity challenge gains fresh momentum
The Sailfish community has mobilised to help Marlin’s Mission get afloat safely, as Dave Selby prepares to head off on his charity voyage to the Southampton Boat Show.
Fambridge Yacht Haven River Festival
Fambridge Yacht Haven hosts this years Fambridge Yacht Haven River festival this Sunday 05th June 2016. It will be held by the waterfront at the Yacht Station, Ferry Road in…
New powers to strengthen coastal security
New maritime enforcement powers will allow Border Force officers to stop vessels and arrest anyone they suspect has broken immigration law.
Win tickets to watch Sailing World Cup medal races in Dorset
Five sets of family tickets (2 adults and up to three children) are up for grabs for the medal race day at the Sailing World Cup, Weymouth & Portland on…
Three rescued from sinking catamaran after wind turbine collision
One of the three crew suffered a head injury when the catamaran fishing vessel collided with an offshore wind farm turbine.
Cooking on board – two tasty recipes
Chef David Wells shares two recipes to show how tasty, inventive dishes can be prepared on just one or two gas burners in limited galley space - as demonstrated at…
Reminder for boaters using red diesel abroad
Belgium still a risk for UK boaters using red diesel, warns the Royal Yachting Association
Murder suspect and 17 ‘illegal immigrants’ arrested at Chichester Marina
A murder suspect and 17 suspected Albanian migrants were arrested after a catamaran was detained at Chichester Marina.
Chris Jacks takes on Great Britain for his first solo sail
Previously the most the 30-year-old had ever sailed single-handed was for an hour on the River Mersey.
Sailor died after his Drascombe Lugger capsized off the Moray coast
A sailor who died after his Drascombe Lugger capsized in a "fierce squall" off the Moray coast has been named.